DES MOINES, Iowa, June 7 -- Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release: Des Moines Public Schools is welcoming Dr. Robert Lundin as the district's new Chief Academic Officer. His work will include developing short and long-range goals for district programs, advising the superintendent on educational issues, coordinating support for principals and teachers, and implementing a systemic approach to curriculum development and evaluation. He will also be tasked with fostering partne  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 7 -- Drake University issued the following news release: Drake University is furthering its commitment to campus equity and inclusion by appointing Dr. Terrance Pendleton to a three-year term as Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion and launching a new program in the fall of 2024 called Bulldogs Belong: Resilient and Thriving. These efforts come at a time when legislation in Iowa--and across the country--is forcing state universities to drastically cut or eli  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 7 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Dubuque and Emmet counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 3. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Progr  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 7 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Governor Reynolds today issued her eleventh executive order (https://governor.iowa.gov/media/322/download?inline) since taking office. As part of an ongoing government alignment initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness, executive orders dating back to 1964 have been reviewed to determine whether they should continue as necessary, be amended, or be rescinded. "Executive order 11 r  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following agency statement on June 6, 2024: DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR's website  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments (https://www.iowadnr.gov/Enviro  more

LE CLAIRE, Iowa, June 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on June 13, at the Holiday Inn Express Le Claire, Business Conference Room, 1201 Canal Shore Dr., in Le Claire. The meeting is open to the public. Commissioners will be attending an optional tour of Wildcat Den State Park and Lost Grove Lake on June 12. Members of the public wishing  more